A 1973 Ryder Cup illuminated victory dinner invocation & blessing presented to the Great Britain & Ireland captain Bernard Hunt, The highly hand paint
£250 - £350
A 1973 Ryder Cup illuminated victory dinner invocation & blessing presented to the Great Britain & Ireland captain Bernard Hunt, The highly hand painted address from Father Paddy Roche reads: RYDER CUP MATCHES MUIRFIELD GULLANE SCOTLAND SEPTEMBER 20-21-22 1973, VICTORY DINNER INVOCATION AND BLESSING, the blessing reads: Bless us O.Lord and these thy gifts which we are about to receive from thy Bounty: Bless the Great Nations represented here this evening: Bless the Captains and Teams of both countries who have played so admirably in the Ryder Cup Matches: Bless the Professional Golfers' Association Officials and the voluntary helpers: Bless us all so that through the game of Golf, we may draw closer to thee and to our fellow men: We ask these Blessings through Christ Our Lord Amen. Father Paddy Roach., also depicted is Greywalls at Gullane where the Victory Celebrations took place, in ink below Fr. Paddy writes: With sincere personal good wishes to Bernard Hunt, Captain The British Ryder Cup Team 1973, Golfingly yours Fr Paddy The USA team, captained by Jack Burke Jr., won the 1973 Ryder Cup 19-13. Jack Nicklaus posted the best individual performance winning 4 1/2 points. Peter Oosterhuis was the top Brit with 4 points.